Xihe Ancient Town Check-in Guide

1. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: From Wuhu city center, take Changjiang South Road → Wuhu South Expressway entrance → Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway → Wanzhi West exit → X019 county road, about 1 hour to reach Xihe Ancient Town. • Public Transport: Take bus No. 502 from Wuhu Station to Wanzhi District, then taxi about 15 minutes; or taxi about 30 minutes from Wuhu South Station to the ancient town. • From hotel to ancient town: There is a bus stop at the hotel entrance, you can take the bus and then taxi, or self-drive about 30-40 minutes (navigate to "Xihe Ancient Town"). 2. Highlights of the Ancient Town • Historical Buildings: Over 120 existing Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, such as Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall (exquisite wood carvings, look up to see the "Carp Leaping over the Dragon Gate" beam), Wenchang Pavilion (10 RMB to climb to the top, great for panoramic photos of the ancient town). • Special Experiences: Bamboo weaving workshop to make small fish lanterns (30 RMB/person, can take home); Blacksmith shop (watch knife forging on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons). • Scenic Photo Spots: Corner of Wanshou Palace for S-shaped bluestone road + horse-head walls; sunset at the ancient ferry with the setting sun over the river; stilt house reflections (best at low tide); wild ferry reed beds (most beautiful golden color in mid-November). • Night Activities: Weekend light show on Jiangxin Island; old street teahouse to listen to the traditional opera "The Yang Family Generals," paired with pumpkin seeds. 3. Food Recommendations • Must-eat: Xihe lamb noodles (served with raw garlic cloves), glutinous rice lotus root stuffed with osmanthus honey, fried Mao tofu (dipped in spicy sauce). • River Delicacies: Qingyi River’s "Three Whites" (white fish, silver fish, white shrimp), shrimp shells can be fried and mixed with chili powder. • Breakfast: Jiang’s Xihe wontons + crispy baked cakes; early morning you can buy wormwood rice cakes from an old lady. 4. Accommodation: Yipeng Hotel Zhanghe Ecological Park Branch • Location: Intersection of Jishan Avenue and Zhanghe Avenue, Nanling County, with a bus stop at the entrance, convenient for travel. • Facilities: Guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious and bright, various room types including executive twin rooms; equipped with electric bathrooms, wireless WiFi, 24-hour self-service gym, self-service laundry, charging stations, meeting rooms, etc. • Dining: The restaurant offers Chinese and Western cuisine and Anhui southern-style dishes, such as small knife noodles, with a rich selection of late-night snacks. 5. Itinerary Planning (2 days 1 night) • Day 1: Arrive at noon → check in at hotel → lunch in the ancient town (lamb noodles/river delicacies) → visit Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall, Wenchang Pavilion → bamboo weaving workshop experience → watch sunset at the ancient ferry in the evening → dinner on old street (Mao tofu, glutinous rice lotus root) → listen to opera at the teahouse. • Day 2: Early morning watch the morning mist on Qingyi River → breakfast on old street (wontons, wormwood rice cakes) → photo shoot at wild ferry reed beds → hike in the back mountain tea garden → lunch and return trip. 6. Practical Tips • Anti-slip: The bluestone roads are often mossy, it is recommended to wear anti-slip shoes. • Payment: Some old teahouses and oil shops only accept cash, prepare a small amount of bills. • Mosquito Protection: There are many mosquitoes by the river in summer nights, it is recommended to use physical mosquito protection (long sleeves, mosquito repellent bracelets). • Drones: Military helicopter training may occur on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, use drones with caution.